Spencer of Full of Hell dives into detail on their collaborative process, gear, and all things "Coagulated Bliss". If you are a casual gear dork, a full on metal-head, a Jazzmaster snob, or just a fan of the creative process, then this conversation is for you. Full of Hell's newest album "Coagulated Bliss" is out now and available wherever you listen to music.  They are currently on the road with Dying Fetus, besure to keep up with all things shows, and music at their website:...

Ross goes borderline punisher on Steve Moore about all things John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, Goblin, and of-course the newest album from ZOMBI: "Direct Inject". Keyboardist and bassplayer Steve Moore came through to talk all things film scores, got nerdy on synths, and how touring has evolved over the decades for bands like Goblin and his band ZOMBI. ZOMBI's latest album is available now on all platforms via Relapse Records, scope their bandcamp page for everything you need. If you want...

Returning life-champion/bassist Mitch Wells returns for our second annual Oscars Draft.  Barbie, Poor Things, Oppenheimer, and beyond...  What did the academy miss?   Find out on this very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film. Head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page if you need more: You wanna hear our Oscar Winner Wishlists? Predictions? Recency Reviews? All of that is on Patroen in our Director's Cut episode. Check out Mitch's band Big Garden and I'm sure...

Music's secret weapon, Ben Chisholm, joins Ross to talk in depth about the new Chelsea Wolfe album, "She Reaches Out to She", his work on the synth throne, behind the board, with other bands like The Armed, Jaye Jayle, and his collabs with bands like Cave-In and Converge. You can hear all of Ben's beauty and noise now, whereve you listen to music, and LIVE on any of the tour stops near you. simply head over to chelseawolfe.com   If you are just a casual listener, an intermediate engineer,...

GEAR DORKS!!!  Have we got an episode for you.  Whether you are a novice guitarist trying to figure out what stuff you NEED, or the seasoned tonal tap-dancer looking to hone your tone, you will LOVE this hilarious and informative chat with Ross, Ian, and John. John Snyder is the founder, engineer in chief, and 2am weird idea generator for one of the most essential pedal companies out there today: Electronic Audio Experiments. Since 2015, the Boston based EAE has focused primarily on...

Brian Lowit is a busy man.  He has likely been involved with some of your favorite albums, assuming you like good music.  We talk about his career as labelhead of Lovitt Records from the dorm room all the way to the Dischord Records office.  Continuing the DC Hardcore and Ice Cream love and legacy with Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, what to do and not do in Iceland, and so much more. BAY AREA HOMIES! Ian and Nat's band Strangelight is playing with Dischord's own Hammered Hulls TONIGHT at The...

In 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run.  It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season...  We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, and...

We are back and starting off the year strong with a look back at the end of last year!   Ian and Ross are joined by returning guest and champion Mitch Wells to talk about the films they most identified with and loved in 2023.  As bass players, they are the only people qualified to talk about the complexities of things like Barbie, Poor Things, John Wick 4, Oppenheimer, and more.  So join us non this very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love Film. Head over to the Rigs of...

Thousands of horror movies.  Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent:  "The Evil Dead".  (ALMOST) Every week (or maybe months at this point), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests.   This week Ross, (Ur)Ian, and Nat are joined by Chris Slorach of METZ and more to discuss one of the most quoatable and fun installments yet: "Army of Darkness" Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up!  In this episode, we stay on...

Thousands of horror movies.  Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent:  "The Evil Dead".  (ALMOST) Every week, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests.   This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Eric Stafford to discuss one of the most divisive entries yet, Auckland California's "Evil Dead Rise" We talk about gore, horror studios, reboots, drums, and so much more.  Head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page where...

In 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run.  It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season...  We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, and...

Thousands of horror movies.  Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent:  "The Evil Dead".  (ALMOST) Every week in October (and now into November), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests.   This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Nick Yacyshyn to discuss the entry that maybe rebooted, reenvisioned, or ruined(?) the franchise: 2013's "Evil Dead" We talk about gore, horror studios, reboots, drums, and so much more. ...

Thousands of horror movies.  Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent:  "The Evil Dead".  Every week in October, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests.   This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Neil Fallon to discuss the entry that changed it all: "The Evil Dead 2".  The film that made Bruce Campbell and Raimi household names.  We talk about VHS nostalgia, the video store trips, the sacred tapes, and so forth. ...

J. Robbins is likely a household name for any true music fan.  Joe Hall should be right up there with him.  Since 2006 his band Hammer No More the Fingers has been putting out rock with more hooks than a bait and tackle shop.  They are celebrating the release of their third LP, "Silver Zebra", THIS friday via Defend Vinyl Records, and will be throwing some release parties early november WITH J. Robbins and his incredible band.   It is in your best interests to listen to ALL of Hammer No More...

Thousands of horror movies.  Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent:  "The Evil Dead".  Every week in October, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests.   This week Ross, Ian, and Nat are joined by Josh Staples to discuss the film that started it all: 1981's "The Evil Dead".  The film that put Bruce Campbell and Raimi on everyone's radar.  The early embers of a cult classic horror phenom that spread like wildfire...

Jordan Buckley returns, and this time he is with his bandmate/producer Will Putney (End, Fit for an Autopsy, and more).  They swing through to talk all things Better Lovers, building a band from the remains of others, wirting, producing, playing live, and beyond.  Fascinating conversation with two incredibly fascinating and funny dudes.  If you are a fan of Every Time I Die, End, Dillinger Escape Plan, Fit for and Autopsy, and beyond then this episode is for you! There is a full, extra 90...

In 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run.  It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season...  We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, and...

After THE ARMED completed their tour with Queens of the Stone Age and celebrated the release of their incredible album "Perfect Saviors", Tony and Urian got back to some really really really important work: talking about the Academy Award Winning, Sci-Fi-Action, Paul Verhoeven and Arnold Schwarzenegger clasic, "Total Recall", with Ian and Ross.   This is not just any episode of "Film Basics w/ Bassists that Love Film", this is part one of the CritUrian Collection expansion pack. We talk...

Gina Gleason is here to talk riffs, gear, and all things that went into the new Baroness album: "STONE".  Stone is out everytwhere today, and I highly recommend giving it a listen!  Fun chat far the metalheads, the shredders, and geardorks.  They are hitting the road with a ton of rad bands.  You would be foolish to miss these dates when they come through! Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more...

Chris Slorach of METZ is BACK and he is here to talk about playing a house show with The Armed, the magic of the late Rick Froberg, Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, the magic of Dunable Guitars, new Metz music, more horror movie yapping, and beyond!!!   Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more than SUPERTAPE.com.  It is the easiest way to streamline your entire online presence from merch sales to video, press, and...

Facts:  Bassists are the most qualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are talking about one of the only things worth talking about: William Friedkin movies...  From "Sorcerer" to "Killer Joe".  PLUS we do a mixtape of movies featuring Monkey Paws, McGuffins, Wishes Gone Wrong, and more. When it comes to cinema, we are probably the only people you should listen to, and we are stoked to share this info with you Rad things: If you are in a band and are...

Urian Hackney is an incredible drummer, and incredible recording engineer, a skater, a dad, a son, a guitarist, a bassists, and goofy ass dude.  Ian and Ross take a deep dive on all things DEATH, their legacy, The Armed, Converge, and much more.   Super super fun chat with a truly fun dude.   The Armed is on tour with Queens of the Stone Age SOON.   Keep up with all of that and the soon to be released album "Perfect Saviors" here!!! Rad things: Ross put out an album under the name...

In 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run.  It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season...  We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in their towels), we have decided to break down this insanely dated time-capsule of what-the-f*ckedness and talk with other touring musicians, friends, and music journalists about what they got wrong and what they got right. For this episode Ian, Nat, and...

Facts:  Bassists are the most rqualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are once again joined by fellow bassist Mitch Wells to talk about film in another episode of Film Basics with Bassists that love film..  When it comes to cinema, they are probably the only people you should listen to, and they are going to give you a rundown of the best films of the year (so far). Rad things: Mitch's band BIG GARDEN just put out a monster of an album, and you need to...